OPEN FOR BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Organization AMAZI WATER

Position title Electrician

Position type Full Time

Reporting To Solar System Manager

Duty Station Burundi

Starting Date Immediately

ABOUT US:

Amazi Water is the primary, in-country partner for clean water projects in Burundi. In collaboration with others, we are developing a national water strategy with the goal of providing sustainable access to clean water in every community by the end of 2028.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The electrician is needed for all kind of electrical installations, but mainly for installing solar systems at Amazi water boreholes all over Burundi. This includes putting up metal solar frames, installing solar panels, electrical wiring and installing submersible pumps in boreholes. Other tasks can be installing electrical systems to grid power and installing other water pumping systems and any other electrical work needed within the Organization. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze site designs,

Implement, plan and schedule projects,

Collect data from water assessment report, drilling report, test pumping report,

Install basic mechanical structures such as metal solar frames, may include some basic concrete work,

Installation of electrical and solar pumps,

Installation of all kinds of wiring, such as underground cables, submersible cables, and domestic wiring,

Conduct basic electrical works such as installation of control panels, circuit breakers and solar panels,

Installation and maintenance on all kind of electrical equipment, such as generators, inverters, solar systems, and wiring,

Work closely together with a plumber to be able to complete all aspects of a solar site,

Procurement of electrical, plumbing, welding, and building materials,

Follows health and safety standards of Amazi Water.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

Educational level & Experience required:

A2 Degree Industrial electricity and Electro-mechanical.

Basic experience in the electrical field.

French, and Kirundi working knowledge. English is an asset.

Skills:

Ability to use electrical tools.

Ability to manage and lead a team.

Ability to draw and read electrical wiring diagrams.

Core Competencies:

Excellent Electrical and mechanical installation skills

Basic Management Skills

Collaborative, Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills,

Strong Verbal Communication,

Stress- and Time-Management Skills,

Customer-Service and Interpersonal Skills,

Excellent Trouble-Shooting Ability

ALL EMPLOYEES AT AMAZI WATER MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:

A love for Burundi

A love for Jesus Christ

Professional fluency of French, English & Kirundi

Proficiency with email, Excel & Word

Ability with community development and social work

Ability with communicating with government offices and partners

Understanding of the need and benefit of clean water

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the hiring manager.

Eligible candidates are kindly requested to submit a completed AMAZI WATER application by June 19th, 2024.      

Only candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted.